Photos: Unusual tower for sale in France (could it make a quirky home?) The seller claims the four-bedroom property could be converted into a comfortable home
Are French tax charges on foreign property rental income correct? France should award tax credits in some situations
Must I continue paying French property tax for second home sold in January? Property taxes can be split into ten monthly payments
practical French property: Share of foreign buyers increases for houses - which areas are popular? Non-French buyers make up more than 10% of purchases of non-new build houses in some departments
Property sales plummet in France but did any areas resist price drops? Values have increased in the last ten years across the board despite post-Covid slump in sales
How to get retrospective approval for building works on French home after completion Unauthorised home improvements potentially lead to problems when selling
Properties you can buy for under €50,000, €150,000 and €1 million in Pas-de-Calais One of France's most densely populated departments is reinventing itself to appeal to tourists
Is my information safe with French estate agents? Using major national estate agencies is an option if you need to have more confidence
French grants for home renovations are changing Act now if you want to fit a wood stove before the MaPrimeRénov grants are reduced in 2025
Property energy audits in France: Major cost variations nationwide More in-depth energy tests are becoming increasingly mandatory
This will be the minimum property tax increase in 2025 in France Communes are likely to add further charges to final bills
Weighing up costs of renting a home versus buying in France Rent increases and property price drops make it better to purchase in some areas but significant regional differences persist
Historic urban developments face demolition in Roubaix Two architectural heritage organisations are fighting the decision by city officials to destroy five courées in Roubaix (Nord)
Is Capital Gains Tax levied on land in France? Additional taxes apply in the case of certain sales How to solve higher DIY challenges in France Off peak hours, Linky meters: electricity and gas bills are set to change in France New tough tax rules apply on French holiday rentals from 2025
Notaire fees expected to rise for home purchases in France Local authorities set to increase fees to combat budget cuts Must you remove snow in front of home in France? Rules to respect What is process for building work near a site listed as historic monument in France? Neighbour’s chimney blows smoke into our French home: what can we do? Property slump eases in France but sellers still need to be patient Thousands of property owners in France sent ‘empty home tax’ bills in error
Checks and safety laws explained after death in France from carbon monoxide It kills around 100 and affects 3,000 people every year in France
Small increase in notaire fees for property buyers expected in France The fee is expected to generate revenue of €30 million a year to fight against coastal erosion
How a builder's creative tip helped me in my farmhouse renovation Nick Inman continues with his project to restore an old farmhouse
What you can challenge on a French taxe d’habitation bill - and how to do it Over €700 million was erroneously collected for the property tax last year
Proposal to make homeowners pay back state renovation aid if they sell within ten years The amount repayable drops for every year the owners remain in the home
Which came first – the White House or its French lookalike? Columnist Jane Hanks explores the strong resemblance between Château de Rastignac in Dordogne and the iconic home of US presidents
What are the documents that a landlord cannot request from a tenant in France? Renters can refuse certain invasive demands from property owners
Properties: see what you can buy in Orne in rural France for €40,000 and €1.123m Explore Orne's scenic routes, traditional sausages, and surprisingly affordable property market
Is French second-home property tax levied on garages? Tax may also be levied on parking spots in certain situations
AirBnb rental laws to be toughened in France Tax reductions will be partially brought in line for long and short-term rentals, with communes having more power over the market
French fire service asks people to check for empty or unused gas bottles at home Canisters can be returned to points of sale, reducing fire risk
Are drain unblockers for septic tanks commercially available in France? Supermarkets offer a variety of standard unblockers
400 French communes declared natural disaster zones after October floods Property owners have 30 days to make insurance claim
How much does a house cost in ‘the healthiest department’ in France? This area scored well in a national study on air pollution, green spaces, healthy shops, and hiking trails
French property market: Six key points from latest notaire data Signs of recovery in view from post-Covid slump although sales numbers and prices remain low
MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data Only a handful of cities avoided a fall in price at the start of 2024
What are the rules for domestic wind turbine installation in France? Turbines of all sizes can be purchased
Why home insurance costs are expected to rise in France next year Properties in the south face higher costs as natural disasters and droughts hit hard
Further crackdown on tourist rentals under debate in France Communes would be given more autonomy to manage tourist rental market as tax allowances drop
Some main homes in France targeted for capital gains tax under new plan The length of ownership would be an important factor
Is it illegal to fit a boiling water tap in France? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader query
How to identify and destroy toxic plants that grow in French gardens Some can cause illness or even be fatal if eaten
Widow loses right to live in French property due to lack of maintenance ‘Total and long-standing failure’ to maintain home means it requires complete renovation
Why have we not been paying taxe d’habitation on our French second home? Exemptions exist but only apply in a very limited number of scenarios
What is the procedure if septic tank is classed as non-conforme? Rules are different when buying a new home
17 new and recent changes in France Many of the recently-announced measures will come into effect from January 2025
Ski chalet owners in French Alps hit with exit fees of up to €200,000 Several are taking legal action after being promised they would not face charges when leaving a popular tax-beneficial leaseback scheme run by companies such as Pierre & Vacances
Home buyers given wrong French bank details and must now pay again Cooperative gave them IBAN of a tradesperson it employed in error. Court has ordered that couple must pay a second €70,000 payment for the property
Explained: rent increase limits in France as latest inflation figures published Many renters will face price increase in January
France could add VAT to Airbnb-style tourist rentals MPs say they aim to make competition fairer between rentals and hotels
More second homes in France face higher tax under new proposal Far-left proposal would see all communes able to levy additional surcharges on second-home tax
Oise: Properties you can buy from €39,000 to €1.9m in the north of France The department is just north of Paris so buyers may have to look hard for a bargain
How I revived the rusty railings at our old French farmhouse Columnist Nick Inman explains how an inventive use of copper tubing gave his garden wall a new lease of life
French property and tax: 7 common questions Rob Kay, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, reviews costs, taxes, and estate planning for UK nationals
More owners will pay French empty home tax in December 2024 The criteria for charging the taxe sur les logements vacants (TLV) were extended last year
What are the rules on building a fence at French property? Everyone has the right to build one on their own land but local planning regulations may apply
What is the ‘soil survey’ required before fitting a septic tank in France? Local authorities may ask for an étude de sol before you install a new sanitation system that is not connected to sewers
Marseille looks to be latest French city to crackdown on Airbnb rentals Mayor of the city also plans to ‘wage war on slum landlords’, and improve social housing
Obligatory garden clearance in France: New campaign clarifies who is impacted New residents will be told of rules from January onwards
French second home tax notices to be sent in November - who pays it? Taxe d’habitation was formerly charged on all properties but is now only levied on second-homes
How to see the sale price of property in France near you A government online tool includes data from the last five years
High level of fraud hits French government energy scheme Experts demand tighter controls as fraudulent activities cost the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme over €400 million in 2023.
What do French estate agents mean by a maison de caractère? These large and distinctive properties were once prized by the middle class
How is surplus energy sold to EDF declared on French tax form? Understanding the declaration process for income, including deadlines and exemptions
Old energy efficiency ratings for French properties invalid from 2025 Many existing energy diagnostics tests will need to be redone
Flooding: why it is important to check your French property damage policy Severe storms recently hit the country
How to prepare your swimming pool in France for the upcoming winter The practice can be a way of saving water say swimming pool trade bodies
Natural disaster zones declared near Nice: insurance deadline looms Declaration relates to landslides in March 2024
What exactly does maison secondaire mean in France? Property descriptions are related to where you live 'habitually' and have the most links
Are the shutters on my French house essential for insurance? Insurers recommend them, but the law is clear
Electricity prices will reduce for most French households in January However the government will seek to increase tax on usage
What gift tax is liable on property in France for UK residents? Antonia Ridley-Hughes of Ashtons Legal answers a reader query
What are the rules for wood-burning stoves in France? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader query
Change to timeline of energy efficiency rules for French homes announced by PM More than 600,000 properties may be affected by rule change, allowing them to remain on rental market
Can I cancel French property tax payments in advance if I will be 75 next year? There are exemptions from paying taxe foncière for some
Second home US buyers resist French property slump The second home market performed better than the domestic market according to notaire data for 2023
Why are there strict rules around façades on France's streets? A range of regulations govern the exteriors of buildings in French towns and villages
Must solar panels installed at home be insured in France? Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats answers a reader question
PHOTOS: See inside US designer's comfortable French chateau Esteemed US designer Timothy Corrigan traces his passion for France and the projects he has carried out there, including his own magnificent Loire chateau
Court jails large-scale solar panel scammer, 800 victims in France Over 1,000 people worldwide paid for panels that were never delivered